Holt Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Johnston County, North Carolina, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 465 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Holt Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Holt Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Holt Lake, LLC (private). It impounds the Black Creek near Goldsboro.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 432 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/17/2018.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| Nearest City | Goldsboro |
| River/Stream | Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.46900, -78.38270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Max Discharge | 330 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Holt Lake, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00968 |
| Federal ID | NC00968 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |